I have been reading and thoroughly enjoying “Reality is Broken” by Jane McGonigal (love the name too!). One basic premise of book is that games are engaging exactly because they represent a “better” version of reality in which missions are clear, feedback is more direct, failing is fun (careening off the track), … At the same time, I have started to learn how to play piano from a fake book. A fake book only shows the right hand melody and then indicates the chords that should go along with it...

I have been reading and thoroughly enjoying “Reality is Broken” by Jane McGonigal (love the name too!). One basic premise of book is that games are engaging exactly because they represent a “better” version of reality in which missions are clear, feedback is more direct, failing is fun (careening off the track), … At the same time, I have started to learn how to play piano from a fake book. A fake book only shows the right hand melody and then indicates the chords that should go along with it...

Our 11-year old son is increasingly interested in computers and in particular in game design. So we are looking for a summer camp that would cater to that interest. If anyone knows of one that’s good, please let me know. Here is what I have found so far: Internal Drive Tech Camps – unfortunately for his age group they only have 1 week camps Emagination Computer Camps – looks less fancy, but have a 2-week away camp and have been around for a long time Digital Media Academy – looks interesting ...

Our 11-year old son is increasingly interested in computers and in particular in game design. So we are looking for a summer camp that would cater to that interest. If anyone knows of one that’s good, please let me know. Here is what I have found so far: Internal Drive Tech Camps – unfortunately for his age group they only have 1 week camps Emagination Computer Camps – looks less fancy, but have a 2-week away camp and have been around for a long time Digital Media Academy – looks interesting ...